SRGA Chapter 23 Tang Yan's Family Background
Lin Tian felt a bit melancholic; he had unlocked a wine tasting skill, which he believed would be of little use to him.
Fortunately, the skill was self-aware of its limited utility, as it was only a Master-level wine tasting skill, a tier lower than the skill he unlocked from the Black Iron Chest, which was at the Grandmaster level.
"Don't... don't go back, I can still drink."
"Lin Tian, we haven't finished the second case yet."
Tang Yan's gaze was somewhat unfocused as she spoke.
Luo Bingning said, "Yan, let's take the alcohol back and drink it. You can drink to your heart's content with Lin Tian, and when you're drunk, you can sleep at my place."
"Alright."
Tang Yan agreed this time.
Luo Bingning helped her to stand up.
Lin Tian paid the bill and went outside. Song Kaifeng had hidden himself, and Wei Jun informed him that Luo Bingning was present.
"Hmph."
Lin Tian snorted softly.
Song Kaifeng had actually hired thugs from society to deal with him. This matter couldn't be let go easily; Song Kaifeng might escape, but justice would eventually catch up with him.
"Tang Yan, buckle up and sit tight."
Luo Bingning escorted Tang Yan to the back seat, and Lin Tian sat in the passenger seat.
"You bastard."
Song Kaifeng's face darkened, and Wei Jun informed him that Luo Bingning was indeed there.
Lin Tian was the one Song Kaifeng intended to deal with.
"If he's not here, then the pretty girl must be."
Wei Jun grinned.
He winced as he touched his waist, still feeling the effects of Luo Bingning's strike. He knew he wouldn't dare to touch Luo Bingning; if she reported him, he might end up being targeted by law enforcement.
"I only know that her family is wealthy; I don't know much else. Song Ge, if you're going after Lin Tian, that's fine, but don't touch her. If you do, we might end up in trouble."
Wei Jun warned.
He knew the consequences of messing with someone from a powerful family; it could lead to serious repercussions.
"Got it."
Wei Jun nodded.
He dared to target the moderately wealthy, but he wouldn't dare to touch the extremely wealthy. A single phone call from them could make him a target for law enforcement.
"Old Wei, did they see me?"
Song Kaifeng was worried.
"We'll go sit at the table they just left."
Soon, the two arrived at the restaurant. Song Kaifeng sat at the table Luo Bingning had occupied earlier, and his expression soured as he looked outside.
"If they saw me and Wei Jun drinking, it might affect their impression of me."
Wei Jun lowered his voice.
Song Kaifeng didn't want Luo Bingning to see him drinking with Wei Jun, especially considering Wei Jun's reputation.
"Old Wei, let's not contact each other for a while."
"If you succeed, I'll give you the money in two months. If Luo Bingning starts investigating, we'll both be in trouble."
After leaving the restaurant, Song Kaifeng spoke solemnly.
"Alright."
Wei Jun nodded.
He knew Song Kaifeng wouldn't hesitate to pay him once he succeeded. If he didn't, he might end up being targeted by law enforcement for his numerous illegal activities.
...
"Lin Tian, the guy drinking with Song Kaifeng isn't a good person. Song Kaifeng might be targeting you."
"After what happened just now, he'll definitely try to find an opportunity to deal with you."
Luo Bingning expressed concern.
Lin Tian smiled, "I'll be careful, don't worry. And what about you? If he tries to target you, can you handle it?"
Luo Bingning blushed slightly, "I have more than just those moves I used earlier. I can end a fight quickly if necessary."
"If not, my family would have arranged bodyguards for me."
Tang Yan, sitting in the back seat, took out her phone from her pocket.
"Uncle, someone tried to harass us at Zhouji BBQ. Can you help me deal with it?"
Tang Yan called her uncle.
"Are you drunk, Yan?"
"Uncle, if you don't help me, I'll tell Grandpa."
"Alright, Uncle will help you. Let Bingning take the call."
Tang Yan handed her phone to Luo Bingning.
"Tang Uncle, someone tried to make us drink with them, and when we refused, they attacked us. It's a minor issue, and I didn't want to bother you."
"We're on our way home now. Yan will stay at my place tonight."
Luo Bingning said.
"Bingning, I appreciate it."
Tang Yan's uncle, Tang Pengyuan, hung up the phone.
"Tang Yan, you didn't have to involve your uncle in such a trivial matter."
Luo Bingning returned the phone to Tang Yan.
Tang Yan huffed, "That guy isn't a good person. Lin Tian, you can drink without worry later. I... I'll definitely outdrink you."
Luo Bingning shook her head inwardly.
She could see that Lin Tian was still sober and had better alcohol tolerance than Tang Yan.
"Bingning, Tang Yan's uncle is—"
"Her uncle is the Deputy Director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau."
Lin Tian was surprised; that position was quite high. It wasn't in an ordinary city but in the bustling metropolis of S City.
"Lin Tian, you better not bully Bingning. Otherwise, I'll have my uncle arrest you. Hmph."
...
"That damn girl really knows how to fight dirty."
Back home, Wei Jun lifted his shirt and saw that the area where Luo Bingning had struck him was starting to bruise.
He winced as he touched it; the pain was intense.
"Bang! Bang!"
Half an hour later, there was a knock on Wei Jun's door. Without asking, he opened it, and two police officers stood outside.
Wei Jun was taken aback.
He had done many shady things, and if the police found out, he could end up serving more than a few years in prison.
"What's the matter, officers?"
Wei Jun asked with a forced smile.
As long as he didn't have solid evidence against him, he had nothing to fear. Even if he were arrested, he would be released within twenty-four hours.
"We're here to take you in, Wei Jun. You harassed someone in public, come with us."
One of the officers said coldly.
"This gentleman, I only invited those two ladies to have a few drinks with me. When they refused, they even attacked me. I'm the victim here."
Wei Jun put on a pitiful expression.
The other officer sneered, "Inviting the niece of Deputy Director Tang to drink with you, you're quite audacious. We suggest you come with us willingly."
Wei Jun's heart sank.
One of them was the niece of Deputy Director Tang?
He had done many unsavory things, and he knew that if he didn't cooperate, he would face even harsher consequences.
"I'll come with you."
Wei Jun said dejectedly.
It was better to admit guilt voluntarily than to face even
more trouble.
Soon, Wei Jun was taken away.
"Director Tang, Wei Jun has a history of misconduct, but we've never had concrete evidence against him before. This might be a rare opportunity."
Outside the interrogation room, Tang Pengyuan briefed a colleague.
"Let's investigate thoroughly and give the country and the people an explanation!"
Tang Pengyuan said solemnly.
"Yes, sir!"